Behavioral finance

The findings suggest that "crises, behavioral biases and interpersonal conflicts are not fringe topics but core aspects of modern advising," the authors of a study say.

The many technical planning questions may be moot until spouses can find common ground on money and wealth in general, CFP Board conference panelists said.

Financial Planning's second annual ADVISE AI conference, taking place Oct. 28-29 in Las Vegas, will delve into how the emerging technology continues to revolutionize the industry.

Rising costs and competing financial priorities are making it harder for younger workers to save for retirement. Goldman Sachs highlights six strategies to help clients get on track without simply "saving more."

Even with the money to retire early, FIRE clients often face unexpected challenges. Advisors say mindset — more than finances — is often the real hurdle.

At 50, a Seattle-based financial professional has the means to retire by 60. Advisors say the plan is realistic, but one significant challenge stands out.

Two studies from Morningstar dive into the subtleties across the various categories of funds and the sources of the gap between actual and total investment returns.

Wealth management firms can purposefully create an atmosphere centered on growth — but it takes effort and intention, said Daniel Crosby of Orion and Brad Johnson of Triad Partners.

Older and younger Gen X clients have very different needs, goals and outlooks. Advisors who treat them as one group risk missing the mark.

College athletes with name, image and likeness contracts present unique opportunities — and responsibilities — for wealth managers.